Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Sign Up For A Meal Plan?
To sign up for a Fall or Spring meal plan, please visit the StarRez Portal or visit the Bison One Card Office located on the 1st floor of the iLab at 2301 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20059. The last day to purchase or make changes to your Fall or Spring meal plan is the 2nd Friday of classes.
For Summer meal plans, please visit the Bison One Card Office. The last day to purchase or make changes to your Summer meal plan is the 1st Friday of classes.
How Does My Meal Plan Work?
Meal Swipes can be used at our dining halls, Bethune Annex and Blackburn Cafe, and expire based on the meal plan type (Traditional vs Block) and at the end of the semester. Traditional meal plan swipes reset every Friday. Block plans come with an allotted number of meal swipes for the entire semester.
Dining Dollars can be used at all HU Dining locations including the dining halls, Chick-fil-A, Punch Out, 1867 Cafe, Bison Brew, the Markets, Simply To Go and the Food Trucks.
Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester.
What's The Difference Between Dining Dollars And Bison Bucks?
Dining Dollars are sales tax exempt funds that can be used at all HU Dining locations including the Food Trucks and are conveniently loaded onto your Bison ID. Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester. Bison Bucks information may be found here.
What Dining Options Are Available To Students With Dietary Needs?
Nutritional information for menu items, including common food allergens, is available on our Everyday app, as well as listed on all menu identifiers in our dining halls.
Mindful dishes are also available at our dining halls for those interested in healthy options with lower calorie and sodium content.
If you follow a religious diet, rest assured that you'll find plenty of options at Howard University. Halal-certified chicken and beef, along with Midde-Eastern favorites like falafel, are available at the Halal Shack in the Punchout (located in the Blackburn Center).
Howard offers a variety of clearly labeled vegan and vegetarian options at multiple dining stations. Each dining hall has a dedicated vegan or plant-based station that offers desserts as well!
If you have other needs or concerns, please contact HUDining@Sodexo.com or (202) 806-2109.
What Are Your Hours Of Operation?
Hours of Operation vary. Please visit our What's Open Now page to see our up-to-date hours.
Where Can I Use My Meal Swipes?
Meal Swipes can be used at our dining halls, Bethune Annex Cafe and Blackburn Cafe.
Where Can I Use My Dining Dollars?
Dining Dollars can be used at on-campus HU Dining location, including:
Dining Halls
- Bethune Annex Cafe
- Blackburn Cafe
Retail Locations
- Chick-fil-A
- Halal Shack
- Pandini's
- WOW
Cafes
- 1867 Cafe
- Bison Brew
Convenience Stores
- The Market at Bethune Annex
- The Market at West Tower
- Simply To Go at Blackburn
Food Trucks
- Hilltop Burgers Food Truck
- FLIP Truck
Dining Dollars expire at the end of each semester.
How Do I Check My Dining Dollars Balance?
Please visit the Bison One Card Portal to check your Dining Dollar balance.
Who Can I Contact For Additional Information?
Inquiries and comments may be submitted to HUDining@sodexo.com. We also welcome feedback via our website, Facebook, and Instagram.